Renault Koleos 2013 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Koleos is more dynamic to drive. Renault Koleos engine produces 21 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Koleos consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Koleos could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru XV 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.57 m | |
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Renault Koleos is larger. Renault Koleos is 7 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Koleos is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1380 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Renault Koleos has more luggage capacity. Renault Koleos has 70 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Koleos (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru XV, which means Renault Koleos can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 13 200 | |
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